Chayote vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chayote and cabbage different?
- Chayote has more folate, copper, and zinc; however, cabbage is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin K, 60% more than chayote.
- Chayote has 6 times more copper than cabbage. Chayote has 0.123mg of copper, while cabbage has 0.019mg.
Chayote, fruit, raw and Cabbage, raw types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +547.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +375.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1753.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
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Water
~92.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +235.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 76µg | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 36.6mg | 32% |
| Folate | 93µg | 43µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.019mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.5g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.45g | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 1.28g | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.212mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 25kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 5.8g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 10.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)